Ellenville, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 181 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 181-4
Inspections and issuance of certificate
Operative Text
A. The Building Inspector and/or his assistant, after inspecting the premises shall, within five working days from the date of inspection, issue a certificate of rental safety or, if same are in violation, shall send the owner or agent a written list of each such violation, together with a specific time in which the owner must correct same. B. He shall reinspect the premises within five working days after he has been notified that the corrections have been made. C. The inspection which is authorized pursuant to this chapter shall be made after receiving permission from the owner or person in control of the premises. Prior to receiving permission, the Building Inspector and/or his assistant shall advise the owner of the premises or the person otherwise in control that they may refuse to grant permission for the inspection. The owner or such other person in control shall also be advised that in the event that permission to perform the inspection is not granted, then the Building Inspector and/or his assistant will apply to the court to obtain an appropriate warrant to inspect the premises; provided, however, that an inspection without permission or without a warrant may be conducted in emergency situations.
Under Ellenville, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 181 § 181-4, the Building Inspector is required to either issue a certificate of rental safety or deliver a written list of violations to the property owner within five working days of an inspection. If violations are found, the owner is given a specific deadline to correct them, after which the inspector must reinspect within five working days of being notified that corrections are complete. The provision also establishes that inspections must generally be conducted with the owner's permission, though the inspector may seek a court warrant if permission is denied, and may act without either in genuine emergencies.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 181-4, a compliant property owner or manager typically cooperates with the Building Inspector's scheduling process and promptly responds to any written violation list by completing corrections within the stated deadline and notifying the inspector when the work is done. Operators are generally aware that they have the right to refuse an inspection, but that doing so may result in the Building Inspector seeking a court-issued warrant. Maintaining rental units in good repair and keeping records of completed corrections supports a smooth reinspection process under this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 181-4 establishes a formal inspection and certification process that is designed to ensure rental properties in Ellenville meet safety standards, which can be relevant to tenants living in those units. If a property has outstanding violations identified under this provision, that record may be relevant context when raising habitability concerns or filing a complaint with local authorities. Tenants who believe their unit has unresolved safety issues may wish to contact the Ellenville Building Department or consult a tenant-rights organization to understand how the inspection and violation-correction process under ch. 181 § 181-4 may apply to their situation.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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